Two of the victims were children. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said "our hearts are broken for the families who have lost their loved ones in this terrible tragedy."

The village is mourning three deaths from Tuesday’s disastrous flash food, including two young children who were on a family vacation by the river when water engulfed and

Officials in Ruidoso, New Mexico will hold a press conference following the three deaths reported due to floods on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump approved a federal emergency relief declaration Thursday for Ruidoso, where village officials estimate between 200 and 400 homes and 100 families have been substantially impacted by deadly flash flooding that slammed the area Tuesday,

As residents and businesspeople in Ruidoso assess the damage caused by heavy and dangerous flooding, others can find ways to help. Here is what to know.

Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Record-breaking flooding destroys homes, leaves 3 dead in Ruidoso – Recovery efforts have begun in the Village of Ruidoso after historic flooding. The devastating flood is responsible for killing three people.